The fast-spreading virus causes panic in the U.S., school and office closures, even the holding of a giant cruise ship offshore
• California Reports First Coronavirus Death as Symptoms Swirl on Cruise Ship
THE NEW YORK TIMES
• South Korea declares new ‘special care zone’ as coronavirus spreads
THE STRAITS TIMES
• China may have ‘no new coronavirus cases’ outside Hubei epicentre by mid-March
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST
• How the Coronavirus Spread From One Patient to 1,000 Now Quarantined in New York
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Coronavirus Response
• Senate poised to send Trump $8.3 billion plan to fight virus
THE BOSTON GLOBE
• Trump: Botched Coronavirus Response Is Obama’s Fault
NEW YORK MAGAZINE
Worldwide Worries
• Mona Lisa’s smile restored: Louvre reopens after virus fears
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panic Hits NY
• Coronavirus in New York: 13 Confirmed Cases
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Can You Do Anything To Protect Yourself?
The World Health Organization has ideas that will help on the subway, or anywhere:
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue, not into your hands.
- If possible, stay as far away as possible from anyone with a fever or cough.
- See a doctor right away if you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, and share your travel history.
- Don’t eat raw or undercooked animal products.
- Get a flu shot!
